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Home My WebLink AboutMUSEUM OF CULTURAL ARTS (WESTSIDE PROJECT) of cultural arts, houston Using the community as the canvas and the city as the gallery space. ~~..:. a,y-..~ ~. 4 ~ ~. .: . We use art and creativity as tools for sociaF ~~d community developrr~ent. Mission ,.. ~.~^ . .~ r _:+, _ .;; ~r,,~ ~: ~ ~ l rm: r .~~~~~.~ ~~ Goals • Redefine the role a museum can play within the community. • Place the public back into public art. • Transform Houston's most historic and underser~red communifiies ir~ta cultural and artistic des~~~ations. . ~ r, ia- ~~ y ~. ~~~ _~. , ~,. .. ~~ .r ~~~~~~~ Outcomes • Over $1.5M in public art commissions. • Commission of mars than 70 local, regional, nations{ and international artists. • Works vtewe~ ay rria~re than 600,000 visitors and residents ~c~nually. • More than 80 public art projects in Houston -~_u !. ~r. .. •~'. .f '~ T ~~ • Conceit generation by community stakeholders. • Production by com~u~lty youth and local artists ~~ C~ele~ra.tior~ is a comu~ity amide er~er~t~ ~~ ,~ ~~ Approach . r.~~^" ., . s +a a ~~ ~y~; R '~~.~ ~ ~~ i ~~ ~ ~ Engagement of co~n~unity residents instills pride and ownership. Adds value to buildir~gs~ parks and other public spaces. f In~pror~es ~c~a.lrty o~ [cue for youth and residents. Public art helps define community identity and character. Title: The Ride Dimensions: vary Medium: Safety rail: plasma cut steel; cano custom glazed glass; platform: terrazo inlays; columns:ceramic the Location: Fannin South @ West Bellfort Artist(s): Reginald Adams Architects: Power & Brown Landscape Architects: Clark Condon & Associates Completed: 1 /2004 Funded by: METRO Design budget: $10,000 Descripfiion: Houston's first lighT rail line begins and ends with Tire Ride at the Fannin South Park & Ride. The Ride is a fusion between coniempararyr art; modern architecture and mass Transit. The artistic influences incorporated into the station piatforn~, canQpy~, railing and plafiforr~~ c~olum~~s were inspired by whimsical colors; The twists and turns of roller coasters a«d TI~Re wtfd looping Thrill rides o~f Ast.rawUrlc~. Fruits of Fifth Ward: Mosaic Mural Project Title: Fruits of Fifth Ward Dimensions: 16'H x 56'L Medium: Ceramic the mosaics Location: 2610 Elgin Completed: 4/2006 Budget: $130,000 Artist(s): Reginald Adams, Rhonda Adams, Prince Maduekwe, Karen Golden, Phillis Wheatley High School students, WorkSource teens. Funded by: History Channel, Mayor's Office, Cultural Arts Council of Houston/Harris County, JP Morgan Chase Banke, United Way, Fiesta, Powell Foundation, Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP, Washington Mutual, Randall's, Chevron, Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation, Strasburger 8~ Price LLP, Hubbard Financial Services, KBR, Time Warner Cable, Amoco, and Daltile. Description: The Fruits of Fifth Ward captures the history and heritage of the Fifth Ward community. The mural project which was supported by the Hisfiory Channel, the Mayor's Office and several local partners involved over 50 youth in the research, design and production phases of the project. The imagery for the mural depicts 21 leaders from the Fifth Ward that have made significant contributions to the community, the city and our country. The mural is passed by aver 2.8 million cars annually.(TxDOT 2006). Title: Power of fhe Port Dimensions:10'H x 120'L Medium: Ceramic the mosaics Location: 7300 Clinton Dr. Gate 8 Artist(s): Reginald Adams, Prince Maduekwe, Chuma Okoli, Rhonda Adams, Ivan Lozano, WorkSource teens, Holthouse Boys & Girls Club youth Completed: 1012004 Funded by: Budget: $71,000 Port of Houston Authority Description: This mural captures the 90 years of the evolution of the Port of Houston through a visual narrative produced in hand made ceramic tilee The mural was created to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the Port of Houston. The mural was created with the assistance of 12 teenagers from the WorkSource Youth Opportunity program and more than 30 kids from the Holthause Bays and Girls Club. The six part mural series is viewed by over 20,000 visitors to the Port of HQUSton annually. Ryan Middle School: Mosaic Totems Title: Our Sfory Dimensions: 7 totems (1) 144"H x 60" Dia. (2) 120"H x 60" Dia. (2) 108"H x 60~ Dia. (2) 96"H x 60" Dia. Medium: Ceramic the mosaics Location: 2610 Elgin Completed: 4/2006 Artist(s): Prince Maduekwe, Reginald Adams, Victoria Acosta, Jessica DeAlba Funded by: SPARK Park Inc. Budget: $12,000 Description: The mosaic totems at the entry way to the schools SPARK Park depict the row houses characteristic of the historic Third Ward neighborhood while infused with contemporary stylized African motifs and design patterns. The mosaics were IarQduced with the assistance of Ryan sfiudents and 6 young artists from the WorkSource. WorkSource Northside: Mosaic Mural ~' Medium: Ceramic the mosaics Funded b~: WorkSource via HoustonWorks USA Location: 1906 Cochran Completed: 11/2005 ~udc~et: $110,000 Description: The YO hlorfihside mural reflects the values and mission of the Youth Opportunity program of the WorkSource. Twenty-five youth participants worked alongside artists Reginald & Rhonda Adams, to design and produce the 1,200 square foot mosaic mural. The imagery for the mural depicts the young ai~tisfis' concepts and ideas for what it takes to be prepared for opportunities Shat ultin~ately leads to successful lives. Title: Preparation + Opportunity =Success Artist(s): Rhonda Haams, r~eginaica r,ua~ ~ ~~, Prince Maduekwe, Ivan Lozano, Gonzo, Dimensions:21'H x 63'L WorkSource teens. Harlem Elementary School SPARK Park Title: Education is the Foundation Dimensions:14'H x 7'L x 3'W Medium: Steel frame, galvanized steel lathe, portland cement, ceramic the mosaics Location: Baytown, TX Artist(s): Prince Madeukwe, Reginald Adams, and Harlem Elementary students Architect: Carmen Posey, Environments & Co. Completed: 5/2004 Funded by: SPARK Park Inc. Budget: $31,000 Description: Gateway enfiry sculpture into the SPARK Park afi Harlem Elementary School- k of four sided sculpture reflecfis the cultural diversity of Harlem Elementary School. Atop a stac books stand two-sided representations of an African-American boy, Latino girl, Caucasian boy and Asian girl. The brilliantly colored file mosaic students acre holding books on flop of their heads which serve as a support for a the mosaic sige~ that depicts the logo for the SPARK Park prograr~~.. Behind the sculpture is a shaded seating structure. Gin the rise of the seating are handmade tiles that were glazed by studei~fis froF~~ HarleE~~ Efeme~~t.ary. Each file depicts career fields t.hai st.uder~ts may pursue as they fulfill their ecfueatianal experiet ices. iscove Title: Discovery Dimensions: 6'H x 35'L Medium: Acrylic on canvas Location: 100 Sandman Depelchin's Children Center Mural Artist(s): Reginald Adams, Chums Okoli, Prince Maduekwe, Israel Barbosa, Emmanuel Oforkansi, Arthur Amanambu Completed: 4/2002 Funded by: Friends of Depelchin Budget: $15,000 --_ .. _ ~ ~- ~~ - - _ ..;o ~ .. -~ ~ .~ ,~- ~_" :i ._ ` ,h i ~ ~''i:' ~ ~'>td:: ~~ ~. , ~„ Description: The theme of the mural project is Self-Discovery. The artists conducted five creativity workshops with Depelchin clients to develop the design and composition for the fins{ imagery of the mural. During each workshop, the participants were guided through creative writing and art making exercises which explored the dreams and aspirations that foster self-discovery. The students then created photo-collages of representing animate and inanimate objects that they felt best reflecte~c~ their feelings. The collages were then painted on a 6' x 3G' long canvas that currently resides iE~ fhe fat~~;il~~ v~faiting. area at the center°. Lee High School Mosaic Totems Title: Cultures of Our World Dimensions: 5 columns (1) 108"H x 36"L x 24"W. Medium: Ceramic the mosaics Location: 6529 Beverly Hills Artist(s): Reginald Adams, Prince Maduekwe, Ann Krum, Lee High School students Completed: 9/2004 Funded by: Houston Independent School District Budget: $20,000 Description: The murals reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the schools campus. With over 70 countries represents on campus the project was designed to embrace and celebrate elements from each 1=ntertainment S orts and Architecture. The continent including: Arts, Animals, Dress, Food, Religion, ~ P students were divided in to teams that were charged with the responsibility of researching various aspects of other cultures. Their research composed the design for the five mosaic covered columns. The mosaic columns are located in the school cafeteria where they are accessible tca the entire student body. Edison Title: Magnolia Park... Back to the Future Dimensions:5'H x 35'L Medium: Ceramic the mosaics Location: 6901 Avenue I Artist(s): Reginald Adams, Emily Rensick, George Hernandez, Edison Middle School students Completed: 12/2004 Funded by: SPARK Park Inc. & After-School All-Stars Budget: $15,000 Description: This mural captures fihe rich heritage and history of the East End's Magnolia community. Twenty teenagers from the Edison Middle School designed and produced the 165 square foot the mosaic mural for the Th t d nt ~ rese~ rcl~ed various aspects of what they felt most represented their school school s SPARK Park. e s u e s a in the context of the community. Tf~e mural is one of 25 additional mosaic murals that were produced with Edison students on the school campus. Davis High School Mural Project Location: 1101 Quitman Artist(s): Reginald Adams, Israel Barbosa, Davis High School students Completed: 12/2001 Budget: $18,000 Funded by: Project Grad, Lindale Park Civic Club, the Cultural Arts Council of Houston/Harris County, Keep Houston Beautiful, Monarch Paint, HISD, State Rep. Jessica Farrar, Diana Balderas Realty and Laurie Bricker Description: The mural was created with the assistance of 25 teenagers from Jefferson Davis High School, located in Houston's Near Northside community. These design for the mural was inspired by the chain of events resulting from the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The project began the day before 9/11 so the students expressed their concerns for issues such as were developed by students from Jeff Davis High School with the guidance of, public artists, Reginald Adams and Israel Barbosa. Since Sept. 10, 2001, Adams and Barbosa have worked with approximately 25 students from Davis High School to develop a mural project for the school and the community. During numerous 1 1/2 hour workshops, three days per week, Adams and Barbosa lead the students in dialogue about a mural design that reflected the students most important concerns: Family, Culture, Communication and Education. The design above is the result of over 36 hours of planning, brainstorming, research, and drawing. Title: The World In In Our Hands Dimensions:20'H x 100'L Meaium: ~-cryiic Na~~ ~~ Harvard Elementary School Mural Project Title: Soaring to New Heights Qimensions: (3} 9'H x 13'L Rdiedium: Acrylic paint and ceramic tiles Location: Harvard St. Arist(s): Mel DeWees, Reginald Adams, Mark Galbreath, Harvard Elementary School Kindergarten students Budget: $12,000 Completed: 12!2004 Funded by: SPARK Park Inc., Keep Houston Beautiful, Harvard Elementary School PTA Description: The mural triptych is a celebration of imagination, hope, dreams and aspirations. 25 students from each grade level at Harvard Elementary posed for the mural composition in positions as though they were flying. The students were then painted into three various exotic landscapes. Every student in the kindergarten class handpainted a ceramic tile, which comprise the borders far the painted a~~urals. The murals are aligned along the exterior walls of the Kindergarten classrac~n~s. As parents and visitors pass the front of the school these murals stand as a testament to the unbridled aptir~lis~~-r and imaginatiocls~ Qf auH~ youth. Furr High School Mosaic Totems Title: A Passion for Graduation Dimensions: 4 columns (1) 96"H x 24"L x 24"W. Medium: Ceramic the mosaics Location: 6529 Beverly Hills Artist(s): Reginald Adams, Furr High School students Completed:l1 /2005 Funded by: Houston Independent School District Budget: $16,000 Description: The murals reflect fihe passion and commitment from Furr High Schools to graduate from high school and pursue their collegiate and accupafiional dreams. lore than 30 students participated in the design and production of the ceramic murals that cover four columns at fihe front entrance of the east side area high school The students were part of a dropout prevention pragran~ and the art project was utilized as a motivato~° to keen these students in school even during ai~ec°-scl~QOl hours. Ortiz Middle School: SPARK Park Title: Dream Big, Thing Bigger Dimensions: 13'H x 60'D Medium: Steel, concrete, ceramic the mosaics Location: 520 Mercury Dr Houston, TX 77013 Artist(s): Reginald Adams, Israel Barbosa, and Ortiz Middle School students Completed: 412006 Funded by: SPARK Park Inc. Budget: $21,000 Description: The theme of the entryway columns is soaring to unlimited heights. Imagery around the columns depict fantasy scenes of the children fighting dragons, flying in a space shuttle and being a princess over a royal kingdom. Atop the columns rest the schools mascot, the American Bald Eagle. The eagle stands as a representation of the courage, bravery, focus and determination that are students must have to achieve their own dreams and aspirations. 1'~he students worked alongside professional artist, Israel Barbosa and Reginald Adorns to complete the handmade ceramic tle mosaic mural designs. SHAPE Com Title: Strong Famil y... Strong Community Dimensions: Dimension vary Medium: Ceramic the mosaics Location: 3805 Live Oak Artist(s): Rhonda Adams, Reginald Adams, Emmaunel Nwankwo Completed: 8/2001 Funded by: Cultural Arts Council of Houston/Harris County Budget: $5,000 nity Center: Mosaic Entryway Description: This mural was donated to the SHAPE center in recognition of the incredibly valuable work that the community center does for the Third 1/Uard neighborhood and at-risk youth. The Afrocentric style and design of the ceramic file mosaics reflecfis fibs cultural pride end connections that the center reinforces. The mosaics were created with the assistance of severe( professional artists and focal youth. of cultural arts, houston Everyone deserve access and exposure to the arts! 008 wood street suite 150 HoustonF Texas 77002 ~~~~o~~ 7'~~.~~~.~787 ~~~~ 7 ~ ~0~~~.511~- "'~~!! www.mocah.org